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How Blessed We Are To Live In A Decent And Democratic Age Where Such Things Could Not Possibly Occur
To be honest, it's hard to understand why anyone still supports Trump-- and nearly 40% of voters do. But it always makes me ill to read that Jews do. Not many, but some. I've always been fascinated that there were actually Jews who voted for Hitler. Something like 24% of Jews voted for Trump. Far fewer Jews voted for Republicans in 2018 but there really should be no Jews-- other than Sheldon Adelson-- who vote for him in 2020. My grandmother used to tell me Jews valued education more than other groups so they were "smarter." (Roland, my closest friend, teaches school in Compton ... more »
Don't Be Scared of the Monster that Isn't Under Your Bed!
Classical Renaissance Space Green Fascism Don't Be Scared of the Monster that Isn't Under Your Bed! Video of Don't Be Scared of the Monster that Isn't Under Your Bed! Jason Ross and Daniel Burke address the LaRouchePAC Manhattan town hall meeting this week.
"Imagination..."
"Imagination was given to us to compensate for what we are not; a sense of humor was given to us to console us for what we are." - Mack McGinnis
Paulo Coelho, “Forget This Idea of Seeking Happiness”
*“Forget This Idea of Seeking Happiness”* by Paulo Coelho “Countries where income is under US$ 10,000 a year are countries where the majority of the population is unhappy. However, it was discovered that from that figure upwards, monetary difference is not all that important. A scientific study conducted on the 400 richest persons in the United States shows that they are only slightly happier than those who earn US$ 20,000. The logical consequence: of course, poverty is something unacceptable, but the old saying that “money does not bring happiness” is being proved in laboratories.... more »
"Greed..."
“Greed is a bottomless pit which exhausts the person in an endless effort to satisfy the need without ever reaching satisfaction.” - Erich Fromm
“In Pain and Joy of Envy, the Brain May Play a Role”
*“In Pain and Joy of Envy, the Brain May Play a Role”* by Natalie Angier "He who does not think that what he has is more than sufficient is an unhappy man, even if he is the master of the whole world." - Epicurus "Most human vices have enough sense to be very, very tempting. Lust, gluttony, sloth, hurling powerful if unimaginative expletives at a member of the political opposition, buying a pair of Thierry Rabotin snakeskin printed shoes at 25 percent off even though you just bought a pair of cherry-red slingbacks last week- all these things feel awfully good to indulge in, which ... more »
"Bad Things Do Happen..."
“Bad things do happen; how I respond to them defines my character and the quality of my life. I can choose to sit in perpetual sadness, immobilized by the gravity of my loss, or I can choose to rise from the pain and treasure the most precious gift I have - life itself.” - Walter Anderson
Freely Download, Lucretius, "Of The Nature of Things"
"Again, do you not see that even stones are conquered by time, that tall turrets fall and rocks crumble, that the gods’ temples and their images wear out and crack, nor can their holy divinity carry forward the boundaries of fate, or strive against nature’s laws? Again, do Ave not see the monuments of men fall to pieces, asking whether you believe that they in their turn must grow old? Do we not see lumps of rock roll down torn from the lofty mountains, too weak to bear and endure the mighty force of time finite? For they would not fall thus suddenly torn off, if they had endured a... more »
two factors essential to your reception of the flame
*O* flaming hearts of Saint Germain, do you understand the two factors essential to your reception of the flame? The first is unqualified surrender. The second is unqualified acceptance. To be fearless in the divesting of oneself of the trappings of mortality, to be fearless in commanding the flame of God to leap within your heart, to enter there and to impart the bestowal of the Holy Spirit--to accept without fear, without self-condemnation this gift of God: herein is the key to Aaron’s rod. -Lanello: *Pearls of Wisdom* 17:34 ………... more »
Turkish President Erdogan: 'Turkey In ‘Talks’ On Buying Russian Su-57 Jet Fighters
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey inspects a Sukhoi Su-57 fighter jet at the MAKS-2019 show in Zhukovsky, Russia. © Sputnik/Sergey Guneev *Hurriyet Daily News:* *Ankara, Moscow to hold talks over Su-57 fighter jets* Turkey and Russia will commence talks on cooperation in the aviation industry in a bid to strengthen bilateral talks, including the Sukhoi Su-57 stealth fighter jets, after Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s one-day visit to Moscow, according to a senior Russian official. “We will continue to talk about topics on the agenda and of course address the S-400s... more »
Rage Against The Regime – Hong Kong Demonstrators Keep Resisting Beijing Authoritarian Dictates…
The protests and demonstrations began in mid-June, centered around the now-suspended extradition bill that would have allowed people in Hong Kong to be sent to mainland China for trial in courts controlled by the Communist Party. Today, those protests are … Continue reading →
Climate News - September 2019
by Alan Moran A review and commentary on topical matters concerning the science, economics, and governance associated with climate change developments. Alan Moran 1 September 2019 CLIMATE SCIENCE A leaked draft of an upcoming IPCC report calls for urgent emission reductions or, it claims, humanity will face rising seas, catastrophic superstorms and “misery on a global scale”. UN High Commissioner on Human Rights, Michelle Bachelet, warns that climate change will cause serious “harm to Human Rights” and produce “powerful conflicts” among peoples. But there is little data to corrobo... more »
Pentagon Confirms Carrying Out A Massive Airstrike Against al-Qaeda-Linked Terrorists In Idlib, Syria
At least 40+ militants of the Al-qaida faction "Guardians of Religion Organization" also called "Hurras al-din" including high-ranked leaders/commanders were eliminated in the airstrikes carried out by International Coalition forces.#Syria #Idlib #HTS #SAA #AQ #Al_Qaida #Turkey pic.twitter.com/ToZtHKGCNT — Rojava Network (@RojavaNetwork) August 31, 2019 *Long War Journal:** Airstrike targeted Al Qaeda leadership in Syria, U.S. military says* The American military conducted an airstrike against al Qaeda in Syria (AQ-S) “leadership at a facility north of Idlib, Syria” earlier today... more »
On Use of Axioms in Philosophy
Axioms are the last refuge of the lazy philosopher. The Ancient Greeks invented axioms, but they used it only in the fields of geometry. In the area of geometry (and mathematics and science), the use of axioms can be defended, but in philosophy, axioms have no relevance. How can you begin philosophy by asserting that some truths are self-evident, when those truths entail the most fundamental and controversial questions? Where some philosophers see a self-evident truth, other philosophers may see a dogma or unproved assertion. However, I will defend Spinoza’s axiomatic approach in h... more »
80 Years Ago Today Germany Invaded Poland That Started The Second World War
*DW: **Poland, Germany and the shadow of World War II* To this day, German-Polish ties are haunted by the events of World War II. The invasion of Poland cast a long shadow, as demonstrated by current demands for reparations and plans to erect a memorial to Polish victims. Poland wasn't just the first country invaded by Germany in World War II. It also suffered the largest number of casualties as a proportion of its total population, in addition to the systematic, wholesale destruction of Polish towns, cities and cultural assets. These days, however, 80 years after the invasion of ... more »
Five Killed, 21 Injured During Midland-Odessa, Texas Shootout, Three Police Officers Injured….
A shooting spree spread spread from Midland to Odessa, Texas, after police pulled over a man driving a gold Honda on interstate-20 and the driver began firing a rifle through his rear window, shooting one of two state troopers. According … Continue reading →
Shock Polls Show U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson And The Conservatives Would Win A Majority If A Snap Election Was Called Today
*Daily Mail: **You're too scared of an election to bring down Boris Johnson next week, Jacob Rees-Mogg tells Remainer rabble - as poll shows Tories would win a 24 seat majority over 'unpopular' Jeremy Corbyn* * Mail on Sunday poll says Prime Minster would win majority of 28 seats in Election * Jacob Rees-Mogg says MPs too frightened to call vote of no confidence in PM * Plotters including Philip Hammond hope to seize control of Commons agenda * But Mr Rees-Mogg has described such 'politicking' as being 'unconstitutional' The Minister at the centre of Boris Johnson's shock move to...more »
Party of five downs 86 drinks, landing restaurant in hot water
A Sydney restaurant owner is in trouble with authorities after a group of diners became so drunk on the potent Korean liquor soju that some were later found passed out on the street.
Heavy smokers 'will spend $10,000 a year', with addicts saying tax hike won't stop them
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Alice says the tobacco tax increase won't act as an incentive to break the addiction because smoking already has a "hold" on her life.
'Crying all the time': Mother of Tamil family fighting deportation speaks of ordeal
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The mother from the Tamil family at the centre of an immigration row says her children have not been eating and are constantly crying since being moved to immigration detention on Christmas Island.
'No jab, no pay' threat prompts sharp increase in vaccinations
A threat to cut family tax benefits for Australians who did not vaccinate their children results in an increase of 174,000 children being immunised over the last year.
Thousands Protest Across The U.K. Against Boris Johnson's Decision To Prorogue Parliament
*Euronews*: *Brexit: Protests across the UK after government closes down parliament ahead of EU exit deadline* Protesters have hit the streets across the UK to show their opposition to government moves to close parliament ahead of the Brexit deadline on October 31. The demonstrations in London and elsewhere are against Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s decision to prorogue parliament — a move that increases the chances of Britain leaving the European Union without agreement. With only 61 days until the October 31 deadline for Britain’s withdrawal, anti-Brexit politicians and campaig... more »
How Hitler Could Have Survived World War II: Making a Separate Peace with Russia?
*Warfare History Network* *History, Europe* [image: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/dd/Tank_T-34.JPG] Was this possible? *The attack toward the Karteschewka-Prokhorokva road had cost Bachmann’s panzer group 45 tanks destroyed or damaged, nearly 50 percent of its total strength. Coupled with sheer exhaustion, mounting personnel losses, and the arrival of massive Soviet reinforcements, the panzer group could go no farther. * At daybreak on Monday, July 12, 1943, SS Sturmbannführer Christian Bachmann, the panzer group commander of the 3rd SS Panzergrenadier Divisi... more »
Korea's Future Is Dying (Thanks to Demographics)
*Anthony Fensom* *Security, Asia* South Korea's demographic decline could lead to a structural slowdown that puts a permanent brake on growth. Threats to South Korea’s survival are not only from the North. Even as Seoul seeks detente with its communist neighbor while engaging in an increasingly bitter row with Japan, the nation’s demographic decline could see its economy facing a similar structural slowdown that puts a permanent brake on growth. The challenge facing Korean policymakers was highlighted by a recent government report, which showed that its falling fertility rate c... more »
How to Stop the Insider Threat: From Spies to Mass Shooters
*Stratfor Worldview* *Security, Americas* There are many ways. *Other insiders can become threats upon or after losing their job, as evidenced by the Virginia Beach shooter, or the two former CIA officers who were recently convicted for spying on China's behalf.* For companies and other organizations, sometimes the biggest threat comes from within. An "insider" is generally someone with intimate knowledge of a facility being targeted, as well as natural covers for status and action that an "outsider" would lack. But beyond knowing the ins and outs of a facility and having a reas... more »
Thousands Protest In Moscow Demanding Independent Candidates To Run In Upcoming City Council Elections
*RFE: **Thousands March In Moscow Protest Defying Authorities* Thousands of Russians defied authorities and marched in central Moscow, ignoring officials' warnings and pressing demands to let independent candidates run in upcoming city council elections. Police did not interfere with the August 31 protest, which was markedly smaller than previous ones. However, camouflaged officers linked arms to keep marchers out of the road when demonstrators arrived at Pushkin Square -- a symbolically important public park closer to the Kremlin. A heavy presence of detention buses and water... more »
Anonymous Flyer Denies ‘Sasquatch’ Was Reason for Bridge Closure
An anonymous flyer denying that Bigfoot is behind the prolonged closure of a bridge in a Vermont town has got locals talking about the mythical forest creatures.
Police: “Multiple Gunshot Victims” from Texas Shootings
Police say there are “multiple gunshot victims” in West Texas after reports of two suspects opening fire in the area of Midland and Odessa.
Archey Declarations Prove Comey/McCabe “Small Group” Hid Information From FBI Investigators, Until They Could Get Mueller Appointed…
There are two sets of documents that outline a very specific picture. Robert Mueller’s lead FBI Agent David Archey made sworn declarations to the court, without knowledge of FBI “whistleblower” information provided to DOJ Inspector General, Michael Horowitz. There is … Continue reading →
Deli-shop brand Pâtés recalled in Canada for Listeria fears
Les Spécialités Prodal (1975) Ltée went into the weekend recalling certain The Deli-Shop brand Pâtés from the marketplace due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled products described below. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says anyone who thinks they’ve become sick from consuming a recalled product, call their doctor. CFIA is concerned the... Continue Reading
12.2 ton recall of beef unfit for human consumption
Chino, CA-based American Beef Packers, Inc. late Saturday recalled approximately 24,428 pounds of raw beef products that are deemed unfit for human consumption, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). FSIS inspection personnel retained the carcass and collected a sample for further analysis. Prior to test results being received,... Continue Reading
Saturday Night Follies from America’s Gender-Identity Obsessed Universities
ASSHAT ALERT: This story can be summarized as, “If I believe it – and convince you of it – it must be true”. Bishop George Berkeley is alive and well in the halls of ivy. Parents, YOU are paying upwards of $30K / year to produce college grads who are literally this stupid. America, YOU are allowing the progressive educational establishment to destroy our nation’s future by brainwashing the next generation. Think these kids’ll be able to hold a decent job that requires the ability to think straight and clear? Or to fund their grandparents’ Medicare plans with their payroll … Continue ... more »
How Much Has The Afghan War Cost America?
*BBC:* *Afghanistan: Has the war cost America $500bn?* The US military has spent billions of dollars since 2001 fighting the Taliban insurgency in Afghanistan. But the end may finally be in sight for America's military presence in the country if the current talks taking place in Doha between the United States and the Taliban reach a successful conclusion. Afghan President Ashraf Ghani has said the war has "cost the United States government and society $500bn". How accurate is this figure and how might it have been reached? *Read more* .... *WNU Editor:* This was not a war of cho... more »
The Daily Brief 2019-08-30
This is a summary of 10 AMN articles on the following subjects: Idlib, Syria, Iran, Lebanon, Turkey, SAA, Belgium, SDF, Gibraltar, Iskenderun, Hama, Russia, Kabani, Latakia. Categories covered in this brief: Syria, Iran, Lebanon, Turkey, World-News Let us know how you like this brief in the comments below. — The AMN Live Team Table of […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Tasmanian ALP vows never to make 'mistake' of working with Greens again
Opposition Leader Rebecca White vows to ditch the Greens as party faithful meet in Burnie for Labor's first Tasmanian gathering since suffering a bruising federal election defeat.
Thousands of mental health medevacs show need for more clinicians in rural Australia
Australians suffering acute mental health episodes in rural and remote areas are increasingly having to travel far from family and friends for life-saving treatment, leading to calls for more specialist clinicians in the country.
Retirement unlikely, but Jeff Horn on the precipice after bad loss to Michael Zerafa
A frustrated trainer, a battered boxer and angry family members — while retirement is unlikely, there are huge cracks in Jeff Horn's camp after his loss to Michael Zerafa, writes Corbin Middlemas.
'Wrap your arms around your loved ones': Community reels from father-son boating tragedy
The deaths of a 70-year-old man and his son, aged 30, after their boat flipped on a dam west of Bundaberg on Friday evening has hit the community hard, a mayor says, as she urges families to "embrace each other" on Father's Day.
The legendary Pink Ladies bow out after 20 years — so what's next?
Every year for the past two decades, the tiny Queensland town of Weengallon has played host to huge crowds of women dressed in pink who gather for a good cause.
If Adam Hewber stops exercising he rapidly loses the ability to walk. But he refuses to give up
Adam Hewber was born with a rare neurological condition which means if he doesn’t keep exercising he rapidly loses his physical skills. He has had to learn to walk again more than once in his life and now he's doing it all over again.
From niche to mainstream — the rise of regenerative agriculture
Modern consumers want to know more about the story of their food — where it came from, how it was produced — and farmers in WA are taking advantage of the trend.
French F2 driver Anthoine Hubert dies after high-speed crash
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Motorsport's governing body, the FIA, is investigating the fatal high-speed collision between Anthoine Hubert and American Juan Manuel Correa, which happened in good weather and dry track conditions in the Formula Two race at the Belgian Grand Prix.
'There's wine in Canberra, and it's really good': Region's reputation grows as awards pour in
If you were to ask someone to name the best wine regions in the country, they would probably say the Hunter or the Barossa Valley — but there is a new competitor on the scene, and the wines "punch well above their weight".
Kirrilee ditched her corporate job in Sydney to run cage fights
Bored with the nine-to-five grind, Kirrilee Dean made the decision to return to her home state and establish the Tasmanian Fighting Championship.
'More lucrative than abalone': Jewfish dominate black market to meet Asia demand
Considered a delicacy and aphrodisiac, the bladder of the Black Jewfish now fetches up to $900 a kilogram, prompting higher fines in Queensland for trafficking as well as catch limits, catching commercial fishers unaware and out of pocket.
Are bad drivers adding to your long commute home?
Whether it's poor merging or illegally remaining in the overtaking lane, drivers who break the law and behave badly are contributing to road congestion in Queensland, experts say.
At least five killed in Texas shootings after man hijacks postal van
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The suspect — a white man in his mid-30s who had hijacked a US Postal Service vehicle and began firing at random — is shot dead at a cinema car park.
Cockies who can open bins are showing how animals have culture too
When a crowd of cockatoos spreads the contents of your bin all over the street, you might be tempted to brand them #jerkbirds. But this behaviour shows they can learn and teach their friends new tricks too.
Alex Interviews Sargon – Vanishing in 3, 2,…
Immoral illicit racist homophobic child abuser nationalist scum. (There, now I have a little protection for saying the name "Infowars"...) an interview between Sargon and Alex Continue reading →
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“Here is an excellent article concerning the burning Amazon nonsense that media and climate catastrophists have been pushing,” says reader Ian Campbell. “I thought the closing paragraph of this piece did the best job of putting AGW in perspective that I have seen:” “The most fervent devotees of climate change don’t really want science, no ... Read more The post appeared first on Ice Age Now.
Film "Official Secrets" Points to a Mammoth Iceberg
*by Sam Husseini* Two-time Oscar nominee Keira Knightley is known for being in "period pieces" such as *Pride and Prejudice*, so her playing the lead in the new film *Official Secrets*, scheduled to be release in the U.S. this Friday, may seem odd at first. That is until one considers that the time span being depicted-- the early 2003 run-up to the invasion of Iraq-- is one of the most dramatic and consequential periods of modern human history. It is also one of the most poorly understood, in part because the story of Katharine Gun, played by Knightley, is so little known. I sho... more »
You have welcomed me
by J. W. Wright, 1846 * You* have welcomed me, and so I AM come into your very midst with legions of my bands who have not thus descended into the lower octaves of Earth for millennia untold. I have come to speak to you of America and of the path of freedom. The love which my beloved bears for this land and this people can hardly be told, yet it is known of angels who adore him for his immaculate concept and for his perseverance with a sometimes obstinate, wayward and even dense people….We are delighted to tell you that we have been meeting for many weeks, laying plans for this ... more »
Musical Interlude: Ludovico Einaudi, “Divenire”, Live at Royal Albert Hall, London
Ludovico Einaudi, “Divenire”, Live at Royal Albert Hall, London
Bolsonaro Changes Decree and Limits Fire Ban To Legal Amazon Only
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - President Jair Bolsonaro amended the decree that barred burning in the country for 60 days. Now, it is free to use the practice by farmers outside the region known as the Legal Amazon, which comprises the states of the North (Acre, Amapá, Amazonas, Pará, Rondônia, Roraima, and Tocantins), and part […] The post Bolsonaro Changes Decree and Limits Fire Ban To Legal Amazon Only appeared first on The Rio Times.
Merge an F-16 and MiG-21: Meet China's Deadly JF-17 Figther Jet
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, Asia* But is it any good? *While the Thunder is not particularly sexy compared to cutting-edge stealth fighters and even 4.5-generation jets like the Rafale and Su-35, its seems capable for its price, particularly once it integrates AESA radar and the PL-10 missile. It seems likely to show up in the new again if there any future showdowns between Pakistani and Indian aviation.* In the 2019 Paris Air Show, Pakistan its lightweight JF-17 Thunder jet fighter it began building a decade ago in conjunction with China. You can see the seven-ton fighter per... more »
The West is Lucky that These Russian Wonder Weapons Never Made It to the Field
*Robert Farley* *Security, * Or is it the Soviet Union that's lucky? *Had the USSR pursued the T-4, it would have had to give up on large portion of its tactical air fleet. However, it would also have had a high-level, supersonic bomber designed (in part) to deliver anti-ship missiles. This would have complicated the defense of US carrier groups even more than the arrival of the Tu-22M, a smaller, shorter ranged bomber.* For nearly seven decades, the defense-industrial complex of the Soviet Union went toe-to-toe with the best firms that the West had to offer. In some cases,... more »
This year alone we are throwing enough 1080 poison on NZ to kill 85 million people – and we don’t even test our food for 1080 residues!
By Carol Sawyer Recent information from Animal Control Products Ltd is that DoC buy between 30% and 50% of their 1080 product every year, that OSPRI and regional councils account for another 40%, and (presumably) ZIP and Predator Free NZ account for the rest…. between 10% and 30%. As DoC have produced maps showing they … Continue reading This year alone we are throwing enough 1080 poison on NZ to kill 85 million people – and we don’t even test our food for 1080 residues! →
The United Nations Agendas: A Totalitarian Map
Originally posted on ConspiracyAnalyst.org: Activist Post by Rosanne Lindsay ? If you connected all the dots to the various United Nations (U.N.) Agendas, would you create a map of mass regionalization and an eventual Totalitarian State? Let us count the ways… Agenda 21: Global Regional Plans Implemented Locally According to the author of Behind…
What You Don’t Know About 5G But Will Find Out When It’s Too Late
Originally posted on ConspiracyAnalyst.org: Global Research By Claire Edwards ? The first eight months of WWII with no fighting – was called The Phoney War. Using millimetre waves as a fifth-generation or?5G wireless?communications technology is a phoney war of another kind. *** This phoney war is also silent, but this time shots are being…
Citizens Concerned Over Health Risks of 5G; Science Not Settled
Originally posted on ConspiracyAnalyst.org: The New American by Raven Clabough ? 5G antennas are popping up all across the United States, and a significant number of people are growing increasingly concerned over the long-term health effects of the high-speed communications technology. Unfortunately, it appears as though their trepidations are falling on deaf ears. 5G…
Mark Of The Beast: Workers In Wisconsin Wear ‘I Got Chipped’ T-Shirts Celebrating New Implants
Originally posted on Defending Sanity in the Uppity Down World: https://sagaciousnewsnetwork.com/mark-of-the-beast-workers-in-wisconsin-wear-i-got-chipped-t-shirts-celebrating-new-implants/
Primary school to use AI to monitor students
Originally posted on Defending Sanity in the Uppity Down World: https://www.pogowasright.org/primary-school-to-use-ai-to-monitor-students/
"A Look to the Heavens"
“Stars are sometimes born in the midst of chaos. About 3 million years ago in the nearby galaxy M33, a large cloud of gas spawned dense internal knots which gravitationally collapsed to form stars. NGC 604 was so large, however, it could form enough stars to make a globular cluster. *Click image for larger size.* Many young stars from this cloud are visible in the above image from the Hubble Space Telescope, along with what is left of the initial gas cloud. Some stars were so massive they have already evolved and exploded in a supernova. The brightest stars that are left emit light s... more »
"The Eternal Silence Of Infinite Spaces..."
"The eternal silence of infinite spaces frightens me. Why now rather than then? Who has put me here? By whose order and direction have this place and time have been ascribed to me? We travel in a vast sphere, always drifting in the uncertain, pulled from one side to another. Whenever we find a fixed point to attach and to fasten ourselves, it shifts and leaves us; and if we follow it, it eludes our grasp, slips past us, and vanishes for ever. Nothing stays for us. This is our natural condition, most contrary to our inclination; we burn with desires to find solid ground and an ultima... more »
Chet Raymo, “Sky High”
*“Sky High”* by Chet Raymo “As upright primates, the sky is half of our visual field, but we give it only a tiny fraction of our attention. Food, drink, sex and shelter are all to be found close to the ground. What goes on above our heads is mostly irrelevant. Here in Ireland the sky is much more than half our visual field; we couldn't ignore it if we wanted to. Our cottage is perched on a hill above Dingle Bay, and beyond the garden wall the land slopes to the sea, as if trying to get out of the way, surrendering the view to- air. Insistent, in-your-face, not-to-be-ignored nitrog... more »
“The Meaning of ‘The Meaning of Life’”
*“The Meaning of ‘The Meaning of Life’”* by Jay Garfield, Ph.D. "When asking the question “What is the meaning of life?”, you may want take a step back, reflect and begin by asking, “What is meant by the phrase ‘the meaning of life’”? *Three Types of Meaning: *OK, let’s start with a confusing thought. The word meaning, itself, has many meanings. Take these three examples: *Linguistic meaning* or semantic meaning is the actual meaning of words. For instance, the word “bachelor” in English means an unmarried, adult male. Or the words “rouge,” and “red” and “marpo” mean the same thing... more »
The Poet: May Sarton, "Unison Benediction"
*"Unison Benediction" * "Return to the most human, nothing less will nourish the torn spirit, the bewildered heart, the angry mind: and from the ultimate duress, pierced with the breath of anguish, speak of love. Return, return to the deep sources, nothing less will teach the stiff hands a new way to serve, to carve into our lives the forms of tenderness and still that ancient necessary pain preserve. Return to the most human, nothing less will teach the angry spirit, the bewildered heart; the torn mind, to accept the whole of its duress, and pierced with anguish… at last, act for love.... more »
"This Is All..."
"Anyone can carry his burden, however heavy, until nightfall. Anyone can do his work, however hard, for one day. Anyone can live sweetly, patiently, lovingly, purely, until the sun goes down. And this is all that life really means." - Robert Louis Stevenson
The Daily "Near You?"
Clover, S. Carolina, USA. Thanks for stopping by!
"Aristeia"
"The Greeks took for granted a warrior-ethic ("aristeia," the virtues, values, culture and competence of "aristoi") not just between man and nature, and one city and another, and in the competitive contests (agones) between one person or point of view and another, but most especially between the individual mind striving for illumination and the vast surrounding obscure chaos of all that we do not know or understand or, as yet, have the resources to master. Humans from the earliest days of their lives have already planted their feet on one of two paths, one leading toward self-illum... more »
"Watch Money..."
"Watch money. Money is the barometer of a society’s virtue. When you see that trading is done, not by consent, but by compulsion- when you see that in order to produce, you need to obtain permission from men who produce nothing- when you see that money is flowing to those who deal, not in goods, but in favors - when you see that men get richer by graft and by pull than by work, and your laws don’t protect you against them, but protect them against you - when you see corruption being rewarded and honesty becoming a self-sacrifice - you may know that your society is doomed.” - Ayn ... more »
Saturday Afternoon Links
Assorted content for your weekend reading. - Greg Wilpert interviews Julia Wolfe about the contract between soaring incomes for CEOs, and stagnant ones for workers. And David Cooper observes that everybody benefits from a fair minimum wage. - Christopher Cheung points out that the presence - or absence - of basic bathroom facilities offers a simple test as to whether cities are designed to be lived in by people. - Zoe Ducklow interviews Tatiana Schlossberg about the relationship between consumer lifestyles and our climate breakdown and other environmental consequences. - Patric... more »
Pentagon Officials & Trump officially recognize USA Space Command
. . Africa Command Central Command Cyber Command European Command Indo-Pacific Command Northern Command Southern Command Space Command Special Operations Command Strategic Command Transportation Command .. Military.com On June 18, 2018, President Donald Trump directed the Pentagon to begin planning for a Space Force: a 6th independent military service branch to undertake missions and operations in the rapidly evolving space domain. The U.S. Space Force would be the first new military service in more than 70 years, following the establishment of the U.S. Air Force in 1947. Vice Presi... more »
El Nino’s Cold Tongue Baffles Climate Models
Originally posted on Science Matters: This post is prompted by an article published by Richard Seager et al. at AMS Journal Is There a Role for Human-Induced Climate Change in the Precipitation Decline that Drove the California Drought? Excerpts in italics with my bolds. Overview The recent California drought was associated with a persistent ridge…
Climate change melts 12.5bn tons of ice in Greenland 50 years earlier than predicted–Telegraph
Originally posted on NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT: By Paul Homewood ? The Telegraph is head to head with the Mirror in the race for worst climate story of the week: ? Billions of tonnes of ice in Greenland is melting 50 years ahead of climate change schedules, preventing inhabitants from moving around…
Sea ice melt in the Arctic Basin leaves an area for polar bears larger than Greenland
Originally posted on polarbearscience: Most polar bears that spend the spring feeding in the peripheral seas of the Arctic Basin (such as the Beaufort, Chukchi, Kara, and Barents Seas) remain on the persistent pack ice of the central Arctic during the summer and this August, that refugium is still larger than Greenland. Most of these…
It’s Time To Whack Obama’s Greenhouse Gas “Endangerment Finding”
Originally posted on PA Pundits - International: By Dr. Jay Lehr and Tom Harris ~ On August 6, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce filed a motion with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit (Washington) that it be granted intervenor status concerning litigation launched by environmental groups against the Trump administration’s new Affordable…
The Death of a Climate Icon: the video
Originally posted on polarbearscience: Two years old today, this polar bear video is more relevant than ever: “The polar bear as an icon for climate change is dead because the distorted predictions made by polar bear specialists were wrong.”
Climate Delusional Disorder (CDD)
Originally posted on Science Matters: ? https://news.efinancialcareers.com/binaries/content/gallery/efinancial-careers/articles/2016/09/Private-Equity-1.jpg WebMD tells What You Need to Know about this condition. Delusions and Delusional Disorder. Excerpts in italics with my bolds. Delusions are the main symptom of delusional disorder. They’re unshakable beliefs in something that isn’t true or based on reality. But that doesn’t mean they’re completely unrealistic. Delusional…
UN flies in 5,000 people to Salt Lake to complain about fossil fuels
Originally posted on NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT: By Paul Homewood ? ? From CFACT: ? How does the United Nations convince people that they are super serious in their outrage about fossil fuels? How about flying 4,000 people from all over the world in fossil-fueled jet airplanes to isolated Salt Lake City…
"Mass Layoffs Are Back. Are You At Risk?"
*"Mass Layoffs Are Back. Are You At Risk?"* by Peak Prosperity "Millions are going to lose their jobs in the coming recession. Will you?" "Imagine the following scene playing out at work tomorrow: You arrive in the morning to find a note reading ‘HR wants to see you’. About what?, you wonder. Seeing your HR manager already in the conference room with the door closed, you fidget as you wait. A knot begins to form in your stomach that gets tighter as the minutes tick by. Suddenly, the door opens. A colleague stumbles out, looking ashen-faced. Then the HR manager’s head emerges, notic... more »
Google discriminates against conservatives and climate skeptics
Before you get into this article, let me say that I’m experiencing this sort of search engine discrimination myself. Years ago when I would occasionally conduct a Google search for ‘ice age’, this website (iceagenow) would invariably show up on the first or second page of results. That was very heartening. But today it’s a ... Read moreGoogle discriminates against conservatives and climate skeptics The post Google discriminates against conservatives and climate skeptics appeared first on Ice Age Now.
Blood cancer could soon be Australia's biggest cancer killer
Brett Conley is now living a "relatively normal" life, but two years ago was fighting an aggressive form of blood cancer. And there are thousands more like her, with new research revealing the scale impact of the disease in Australia has previously been underestimated.
The homespun haberdashery stores fighting off fast fashion
The humble haberdashery shop was once a mainstay of many a town centre, but is browsing the colourful bits and bobs in these stores in danger of becoming a thing of the past?
Australian IS suspect says he went to Syria to help family
A Sydney man imprisoned in Syria who claims that he innocently went to Islamic State territory to rescue his family is wanted in Australia and Kuwait over his links to the extremist group.
How do you overcome binge eating when it becomes compulsive?
The Butterfly Foundation says Binge Eating Disorder represents about half of all eating disorder diagnoses in Australia, so where is the line between periodic overeating and something more serious?
Police fire blue dye in water cannons at Hong Kong protesters during latest clash
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Hong Kong police fire tear gas and water cannons at pro-democracy protesters after they throw petrol bombs in the latest in a series of clashes that have plunged the Chinese-ruled city into its worst political crisis in decades.
In Moranbah, getting a job is not the problem, childcare is
Parents living in a mining town with one of the country's lowest unemployment rates are turning down jobs because there is no childcare available.
Cauliflower pills: Would you take a tiny capsule to get a serve of vegies?
The horticulture industry hopes a demand for nutrient-rich powders and supplements will create a new market for vegetables and solve the problem of farm waste in the process.
I spent the night in Australia's smallest town. Here's what I saw
Cooladdi has a post office, pub, restaurant, motel and grocery store — but only three residents. So what do you for a night in Australia's smallest town?
Brothels and illegal casinos: Inside Tony Bellino's defamation case
A judge dismisses a notorious former Queensland nightclub owner's defamation battle against a newspaper, saying Tony Bellino "took some pride" in his "bad" reputation.
Electric Fields singer reveals the connection to country underlying his music
A new documentary follows Zaachariaha Fielding and his father, artist Robert Fielding, as they return to the land of their ancestors.
GDP to take another step down, but how low will it go?
The consensus view is Australian economic growth has stagnated at levels last seen at the worst point of the GFC, however this week's national accounts may produce the weakest result in almost two decades.
Wool growers turn to freezing as retailers go cold on surgical mulesing
A Victorian vet believes he has found a solution to one of the wool industry's biggest hurdles: surgical mulesing.
I watched a middle-aged man buy a boy in a Hanoi park. This is how it happens
It's about 8:00pm and my fixer and I are watching a Frenchman man chat up a young boy at one of central Hanoi's busiest tourist attractions.
How 'must-see' became the kiss of death for the Adam Goodes' doco
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The Australian Dream is a film that's ahead of its time in many ways but, like Goodes, while its heart is in the right place the nation did not rise to meet it, writes Cameron Williams.
'Tobacco industry's Disneyland': Tackling Indonesia's smoking addiction much harder than it seems
While the smoking industry declines around the world, in Indonesia it continues to thrive, and despite being the leading cause of preventable deaths, it's also a major contributor to government revenue.
Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson doesn't perform the haka. This is what he performs
The 2019 Rugby World Cup will kick off in Japan in September, and New Zealand, Samoa, Tonga and Fiji will all perform their national war dance before each match in one of rugby's best-known traditions. Here we take a look at the differences between the dances.
Mass shootings are the 'celebrities' of America's gun violence epidemic
The US has seen multiple mass shootings in the first half of 2019. How should international journalists cover the tragedies?
Why NASA has swooped on a hidden part of Australia
NASA and European Space Agency scientists are in remote Australia learning about the origins of life on Earth, and it's all to prepare for "the greatest treasure hunt ever" — the next mission to Mars.
The moment Kurt Fearnley changed Waryk Holmes's life and helped him overcome bullying
For years Waryk Holmes was bullied while trying to be like his able-bodied classmates. Now he's teaching them a thing or two as a wheelchair racer.
US Forces Launch Missile Strike/s Into Idlib Area, Immediately After Russian/Syrian Ceasefire Begins: B-2 Spirit Bomber?
- Russia Announces Syrian Army To Unilaterally Ceasefire in de-escalation zone in Idlib No information on how these missile strikes were carried out. No details on weapons used. TASS: US forces conduct strike against al-Qaeda near Idlib "This operation targeted AQ-S leaders responsible for attacks threatening US citizens, our partners, and innocent civilians" Why this strike at this time? Was the ceasefire a factor? It had to have been. Was the taking back of Syrian territory a concern? Was this a way to get rid of evidence that could have been stumbled across? Evidenc... more »
Israel's Army Is Giving Its Combat Vehicles AI and High-Tech Helmet Displays
*Military and Aerospace Electronics* *Security, Middle East* [image: By 1st Lt. Tyler N. Ginter - http://www.army.mil/media/250223, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=19828780] The future. *The program is not meant to produce a new vehicle, but focuses on autonomous and automatic maneuvering, artificial intelligence (AI) and more.* TEL AVIV – A version of the F-35 pilot’s helmet in a fighting ground vehicle? The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have decided to give their armored combat vehiclescapabilities like that in fast-moving ground forces equipped ... more »
The Future Is Nigh: Army Asks Defense Companies for Powered Exoskeletons
*Military and Aerospace Electronics* *Technology, Americas* [image: Reuters] High-tech warfare marches onward. *The Army seeks to assess the state of the U.S. market of sustainment-type exoskeleton approaches to improve soldier performance during repetitive logistics and sustainment load tasks.* NATICK, Mass. – U.S. Army researchers are surveying to determine the state of the art in powered exoskeleton technology to enable warfighters to move quickly and improve their endurance on the battlefield, lift and carry heavy loads, and help with resupply efforts. Officials of the Soldi... more »
Will Donald Trump Start a War With Iran? We Hope Not
*Lawrence J. Korb* *Security, * War looks doubtful, although possible. *While many people have questioned Trump’s decision not to attack Iran’s territory and instead launch cyberattacks, it is clear that he made the right decision—even if it was executed haphazardly.* After President Donald Trump decided not to “bomb Iran” in retaliation for shooting down an unmanned Navy drone that was either very close to Iranian air space, many of his conservative critics accused him of acting more like President Barack Obama rather than President Ronald Reagan. According to critics like Sen.... more »
Rising Tide Against Globalism Now Threatens Continued Rule of Germany by Angela Merkel
[image: rising-tide-against-globalism-now-threatens-continued-rule-of-germany-by-angela-merkel] The globalist elites are facing a serious challenge in the rising opposition to the CDU in Germany.
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